square up
US /skwer ʌp/
UK /skwer ʌp/
1.
摆好架势, 准备对抗
to prepare for a fight or confrontation
:
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The two boxers squared up in the middle of the ring.
两位拳击手在拳击台中央摆好架势。
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He squared up to his opponent, ready for anything.
他摆好架势面对对手，准备好应对一切。
2.
结清, 付清
to pay a debt or settle an account
:
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It's time to square up with the landlord for this month's rent.
是时候和房东结清这个月的房租了。
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Let's square up our expenses from the trip.
我们来结清旅行的开销吧。